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“If there was one word I would single out to make sure we drive climate action further, the word would be together.” – Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra.

The first quarterly report of 2024 in the Climate Change Modelling Information series is now available. The report sets an emphasis on health, in addition to the regular sections on implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions and Mid-century strategies. Read the full summary and access the report.

The #ForOurPlanet campaign is back! The EU campaign addresses the climate and nature crises across the globe, and together with EU Delegations and European Commission Representations, it encourages citizens and civil society to take action for the planet, from planting trees to restoring wetlands, or just greening your home. This global campaign shows that every action can make a difference.

The Commission has approved a €4 billion German scheme to help companies which are subject to the EU Emission Trading System (‘ETS') decarbonise their industrial production processes. The measure contributes to achieving Germany's climate and energy targets, as well as the EU's strategic objectives of the European Green Deal.

The Commission has approved a third Important Project of Common European Interest (‘IPCEI') to support hydrogen infrastructure. This IPCEI is expected to boost the supply of renewable hydrogen, thereby reducing dependency on natural gas and helping to achieve the objectives of the European Green Deal and the REPowerEU Plan.

The Commission is investing over €233 million in twelve new Strategic Projects across Europe under the LIFE programme to support the implementation of the EU's environmental and climate ambitions under the European Green Deal.

The first days of February have proven to be the hottest on record since 1940, with surface air temperatures reaching over 13.5°C – something never before seen at this time of year.

The pilot auction under the European Hydrogen Bank, which will boost renewable hydrogen production in Europe, has attracted 132 bids from projects located in 17 European countries. The total support requested far exceeds the currently available budget of €800 million, provided by the Innovation Fund.

The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) has launched a new digital tool that allows viewers to interactively discover how the EU funding is distributed across the CCUS (carbon dioxide capture, utilisation and storage) sector!

The Commission has adopted an Industrial Carbon Management Communication detailing how technologies to capture CO2 or remove it directly from the atmosphere, and then store or utilise it, could contribute to reducing emissions by 90% by 2040 and reaching the EU's 2050 climate target.

To all the #WomenInScience leading the fight against climate change, thank you! 💚👩‍🏫👩‍🔬👩‍🚀 Let's continue to empower women and girls in STEM, for a more equal and sustainable world. 🔬🌍

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The Commission welcomes the provisional agreement between the European Parliament and the Council on the first EU-wide voluntary framework for the certification of high-quality carbon removals. This will boost innovative carbon removal technologies and carbon farming across our continent.

The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the revised Ambient Air Quality Directive. This is an important step to better protect our health and move forward on the path to zero pollution in our environment by 2050.

The Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Net-Zero Industry Act. This will make clean technology manufacturing in the EU more resilient and competitive.

On 6 February, the European Commission published a detailed impact assessment on possible pathways to reach the agreed goal of making the European Union climate neutral by 2050. Based on this assessment, the Commission recommends a 90% net greenhouse gas emissions reduction by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, launching a discussion with all stakeholders.

The Commission has launched a new 'Citizens’ Engagement Platform' as an online forum for people to share their views, experiences and ideas on topical issues related to EU policies. The first topic for debate is energy efficiency.